1. Which answer choice correctly lists the steps of mitosis in order?
A. Telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase
B. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
C. Metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prophase
D. Prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
2. The process of differentiation is
A. a process by which cells divide.
B. a process by which cells become specialized.
C. a process by which cells die.
D. a process by which cells repair themselves.
3. What is unique about stem cells?
A. They are unspecialized.
B. They are only found in plants.
C. They are differentiated.
D. They are only found in embryos.
4. How do cells become specialized?
A. Mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes.
B. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique.
C. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.
D. Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks.
5. How do cells respond if a complex organism is injured?
A. Nearby cells change into stem cells in order to repair the injury
B. Cells form a blastocyst that contributes to the healing of the injury.
C. Cells work to repair the injured area through meiosis.
D. Cells rush to the damaged area, proliferate through mitosis, and work to repair the injury.
1. D. Prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
2. B. a process by which cells become specialized.
3. A. They are unspecialized.
4. C. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.
5. D. Cells rush to the damaged area, proliferate through mitosis, and work to repair the injury.